Nov 9, 2003 Shine a Light by The Constantines (Review) This could be a lost classic of the late ’80s British punk scene or the DC post-punk movement.
Nov 9, 2003 Only With Laughter Can You Win by Rosie Thomas (Review) She has a wistfully beautiful voice that can make you fall in love with her from a distance.
Nov 3, 2003 The Fire Theft by The Fire Theft (Review) The Fire Theft are every bit as potent as Enigk and company’s earlier work.
Nov 3, 2003 Her Majesty by The Decemberists (Review) A masterpiece of scope, imagination, and execution.
Nov 3, 2003 Castaways and Cutouts by The Decemberists (Review) Originally released on Hush Records, hopefully this reissue gets the larger audience that it deserves.
Nov 3, 2003 Show Me Your Tears by Frank Black And The Catholics (Review) Show Me Your Tears continues to mine Black’s current fixation with country-based rock n’ roll.
Nov 3, 2003 Transfiguration of Vincent by M Ward (Review) Transfiguration of Vincent is easily one of this year’s top five or so releases.
Nov 3, 2003 Take Them On, On Your Own by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club (Review) There’s a swagger in the band’s step here, a sneer on their face, and they’ve got the goods to back it up.
Nov 3, 2003 Our Split EP by Jai Agnish and Gospel Zombie (Review) All of the elements that made Jai Agnish’s debut so intriguing are also on display here.
Nov 3, 2003 The Sea and the Rhythm by Iron And Wine (Review) He has only two releases in his young career, but Sam Beam has already made a believer of me for life.
Nov 3, 2003 Holding His Breath by Damien Jurado (Review) Jurado’s discards are far superior to most people’s a-list material.
Oct 29, 2003 Twelve Days/Cluster by Loren Jan Wilson Ii (Review) At its best, this contains the kind of music I wish Warp released all the time.
Oct 21, 2003 Violence & Technology by Torn Skin (Review) There were plenty of moments where Violence & Technology became a rather invigorating listen.
Oct 21, 2003 Pacific Drift - Western Water Music Vol. 1 by Nobody (Review) One of the year’s best, and I can’t wait to hear more Nobody in upcoming years.
Oct 21, 2003 Destroyalldreamers by Destroyalldreamers (Review) Their music proves to be quite a bit more than just the sum of their obvious influences and inspirations.